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Harbour & Normanston

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About

Harbour & Normanston ward lies at the heart of Lowestoft, encompassing the historic town centre and its working harbour. The area is defined by its relationship with the North Sea, featuring a mix of retail, residential, and maritime industry. Lake Lothing, a saltwater lake, forms a central corridor for boat traffic, separating the ward's northern and southern sections. The harbour itself remains active with commercial and fishing vessels, directly linking the town to its maritime economy.

The ward includes the Normanston area, characterised by residential streets and local parks such as Normanston Park. Key civic buildings, including the town's main library and the East Suffolk Council offices, are situated here. The Lowestoft Railway Station provides a central transport link. The layout reflects the town's evolution, with Victorian and Edwardian architecture near the harbour giving way to more modern developments inland.

Area overview

On average Harbour & Normanston has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harbour & Normanston is £40,637 per year. There are 10 schools in Harbour & Normanston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harbour & Normanston is home to around 15,904 people, with a population density of about 4,049.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harbour & Normanston Population
15,904
Population density
4,049.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.75(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
21(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.61(+193%)
Shoplifting
17.73(+159%)
Public order
10.06(+96%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,602
91.81%
Other White
537
3.38%
Other Asian
102
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
75
0.47%
Other
75
0.47%
Total population: 15,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,238
25.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,154
17.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,103
16.76%
Level 3 (A level)
2,040
16.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,781
14.19%
Total 16+ residents: 12,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,351
32.17%
Owns outright
1,789
24.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,376
18.83%
Social rents from council
816
11.17%
Other social rented
747
10.22%
Total households: 7,307

Property prices in Harbour & Normanston

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Harbour & Normanston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £408,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harbour & Normanston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harbour & Normanston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£220,000
Flats9£115,000
Semi-Detached16£182,000
Terraced129£148,000

10 years median price trend in Harbour & Normanston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbour & Normanston.

All postcodes in Harbour & Normanston

NR322SR

Mimosa Walk

NR322EN

Denmark Road

NR321UR

Old Nelson Street

NR322RW

Northgate

NR321BL

London Road North

NR322SD

Rose Court

NR321JL

Martins Score

NR321LZ

London Road North

NR321BN

Waveney Road

NR322TA

Commercial Road

NR321AF

Mariners Street

NR321BH

London Road North

NR321XP

High Street

NR321UU

Lighthouse Score

NR322DF

Stanley Street

NR321TY

Rant Score

NR322ES

Rotterdam Road

NR322HU

Avondale Road

NR322SH

Broom Road

NR322AD

Bevan Street West

NR322PE

Wollaston Road

NR321HX

High Street

NR322JL

Clemence Street

NR321SQ

Crown Street West

NR322PJ

Rotterdam Road

NR321PS

Tennyson Road

NR322EY

Rotterdam Road

NR321QZ

Alexandra Road

NR321PE

Old Nelson Street

NR322BY

Beckham Road

NR321RP

Clapham Road Central

NR322BW

Norwich Road

NR322AG

Bevan Street East

NR322BN

Norwich Road Industrial Estate

NR321HZ

High Street

NR321NY

Police Station Road

NR321UL

Whapload Road

NR324EY

Somerton Avenue

NR324BP

Royal Avenue

NR322EX

Rotterdam Road

NR321LT

London Road North

NR321UJ

Whapload Road

NR322NN

Nicholson Square

NR321SB

Leiston Road

NR321SD

Cathcart Street

NR322DY

Stanley Street

NR321PF

Harbour & Normanston

NR322LQ

Cross Keys

NR321RH

Clapham Road South

NR321XF

Hamilton Road

NR321TH

Church Road

NR321DL

Battery Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.